Cancer & Medical Terminology

The Cancer and Medical Terminology module introduces you to the terminology used in medical documentation to describe cancers and other medical conditions. People working in cancer registries need to recognize and understand medical terminology to ensure that the information included in the registry's data is as complete and accurate as possible.

In this module you will

• Learn that Greek and Latin roots are used in medical terminology.
• Be introduced to the composition of medical terms: prefixes, word roots, and suffixes.
• Use this resource and others to understand the meanings of medical terms used in the medical records of cancer patients.

Updated: December 11, 2023